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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,072.76, 34,482.72 and 16,845.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,072.76, 34,482.72 and 16,845.88 is: 25,176.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,072.76 : 34,482.72 = 16,845.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,072.76/34,482.72 = 16,845.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,072.76x = 34,482.72 × 16,845.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,072.76x = 580,891,763.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,891,763.19/23,072.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,176.52

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